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Cousin!

I did not expect
to see you here.

I've just come from Florence.

The Signoria have banished me.

They've thrown out
all our brokers too.

Everyone who worked for us.

I am sorry to hear that.

We will find you a new position.

Albizzi has the government
in stranglehold.

Mercenaries terrorize
the streets.

What is Albizzi doing
hiring mercenaries?

Strengthening his position.

You must persuade His
Serenity to act.

Or soon there will be
nothing left of our city.

I know what I must do, brother.

The Council of Venice has
been called to confirm

the presence of
Cosimo de' Medici

exile of the State of Florence.

The Florentine Signoria
have rejected your demand

to return to the
city of Florence.

Furthermore, they have extended
your exile from five to ten years.

The court will see you
again in one month.

Thank you, Messer Medici.
You may go.

The Council calls Paolo De
Sabbata, exile of the Papal States.

If I may

I have a question.

Did they provide a reason
for this inhumanity?

Ten more days is unacceptable,
let alone ten years.

Sanuto.

The Signoria doubt your
character and intention.

The Signoria? Or
Rinaldo degli Albizzi?

Messer Medici.

We wish we could
do more to repay

the kindness you
have shown our city.

It is a great injustice

and we are sorry for it.

Of course.

Florence is an ally to Venice

you are bound to the
rules of diplomacy

but what good is an ally
weakened by a despot?

Our ambassadors will
represent you as best we can

but more than that is beyond us.

You may go.

Medici is used to getting
whatever he wants.

He won't let this matter lie.

Don't worry, Your Serenity.

It is all in hand.

Madonna Medici.

I gather you don't
have good news.

Fifty more mercenaries
are coming from Livorno.

Someone must stand up to him!

Albizzi punishes
anyone who speaks out

with levies and confiscation.

Madonna, you should
leave the city.

It's not safe.

Let me petition your husband.

If he could see what Florence has
become, he wouldn't leave you here.

I appreciate the thought, Ricciardo,
but that is not your concern.

Come, Emilia.

Your Serenity.

Thank you for your invitation.

Your naughty wife

stole ten ducats
from me last night.

Oh, please, Jacopo.
I won them fairly.

Then you fell asleep
in your soup.

You see, she admits it.

Stolen from an unconscious man.

You should have been with us

then she might have
behaved herself.

I have no skill at cards.

Lack of skill has never stopped
me from doing anything.

There's a ball tomorrow night.

You must come.

Come, we have wine
and music for you.

I envy you.

Your son is a testament to you.
Mine on the other hand is

a lively young man.

No matter how much wealth

or power one accumulates

there comes a time when it must
pass to the next generation.

I see only folly and
ruin in his future.

Come.

I hope you understand
about the Council.

There are limits,
even to our power.

Isn't she exquisite?

My latest acquisition.

A cynic might argue the Council
is happy its ambassadors failed.

The wealth of my family
enriches Venice.

I understand your frustration.

Florence is like a mother to you.

You long to return to her.

But you should... you
should look around you.

Venice is the most
elegant city in Europe.

Enjoy it. Now, I
know you love art.

My great passion is music!

She likes you, my friend.
I'm jealous.

You again?

Visconti's Milanese
spies are everywhere.

I've been ordered to report
on all comings and goings.

We both know you won't.

Open.

- Marco Bello.
- Madonna.

- Emilia, fetch him some wine.
- Of course.

How are my family?

In good health.

And my husband?

The same.

If you're here, that means that
the Council has denied his demand

to appeal in person.

The Doge pretends
to help the Medici

while doing nothing
to lift the exile.

Does my husband realize
what's happening here?

The damage Albizzi is doing
will not be easily undone.

He needs information.

Something to use
against Albizzi.

How am I to do that when I am
shunned by all my acquaintance?

No one will speak to me.

Surely you understand
my position.

He shows faith in you
to make such a request.

He's counting on you.

I must return to Venice
as soon as possible.

Of course.

Before you leave, I have some
things I want you to take.

What is this?

Plans for a vast new library
for the monks at San Giorgio.

Michelozzo wants to
emulate the ancients

in proportion and symmetry.

It will be the finest in Europe.

My gift to Venice.

I'm overwhelmed.

I trust you on your word that
you are working on my behalf

and I am very grateful.

He doesn't deserve
a single brick.

He has no intention
of helping us.

But he wants us to
believe he's our friend.

Then why not challenge
the hypocrite

to match his words of
friendship with actual deeds?

This gift of yours is going
to cost us a fortune.

Are you giving me a lecture
on the evil of extravagance?

News travels fast.

While Florence suffers
under Albizzi

let her see your philanthropy.

But how many years
will it take to build?

We cannot wait
that long, Cosimo.

Cousin.

What's the matter?

What I'm about to tell you
can't leave this room.

We're listening.

I've been approached by
Duke Visconti's envoy.

He wished me to convey
a secret offer to you.

The use of his army.

His army?

Whatever for?

To retake Florence, of course.

You'd need to flee the city

to meet the army beyond
Venitian territories.

From there, you'd
march on Florence.

Take the city by force.

And become puppets under
Visconti's authority

hated by our own people for
siding with their enemy?

No, Visconti's intentions
are to destroy

the alliance between
Venice and Florence.

- He would leave Florence to us?
- Yes.

But would he?

There is something to be
said for direct action.

Brother, diplomacy has failed.

We cannot buy our
way to freedom.

Visconti has Sforza
as his general.

They're a mighty force.

If we are discovered
at any point by Venice

we will be executed for
colluding with Milan.

If we do manage to escape the
city somehow and join the forces

there's a chance
we'd be defeated

- then killed by our own people.
- And if we do not act now

we may never get another chance.

Contessina?

Contessina De Bardi?

It's de' Medici now.

You are exactly the same.

I doubt that. It's
been many years.

I wasn't expecting to see you here.
I heard you were in Venice.

- I'm sorry for your misfortune.
- Thank you.

My family are in Venice.

As you see, I remain here.

And you?

- Are you still in Mantua?
- For my sins.

What brings you here?

My family.

You're married.

My brother's family.

I am as I ever was: unmarried.

I'd like to see you
while I'm here.

I'm afraid that's unlikely.

It's nice to see you
looking so well, Ezio.

After all these years.

The mistress was
afraid of looting.

I think Lucrezia will have
more use for these than I.

What is it?

Your wife sends you
all her belongings

for safekeeping.

Florence is a rough place
for a woman on her own.

Surely she has suffered enough.

We are all suffering, Marco.

Does she have
everything she needs?

Yes.

Madonna Signor Contarini.

Surely you have servants
to do this for you.

I like doing it.

What are you doing here, Ezio?

As blunt as ever, I see.

I come with an
invitation for supper.

- I'm afraid that's not possible.
- Oh no?

Many previous engagements?

I'm a married woman.

Even married women must eat.

There's a supper
hosted by the Pazzi.

You must know the Pazzi
have no love for my family.

Oh, they may not
like your husband.

But how can they hold
anything against you?

And besides you
will be my guest.

It will be a small affair,
a number of families.

- Guadagni, the Albizzi
- The Albizzi?

What's the occasion?

Albizzi is quite
close to my brother.

Come.

I hate to think of
you alone here.

- Very well.
- You will?

I thought I'd have to do
much more to convince you.

You've mellowed.

I can still change my mind.

Then I'll take my
leave before you do.

Look what your
mother has sent me.

Aren't they beautiful?

Surely it's a sign that
she'll soon be with us.

What's the matter?

Ten years.

How can we possibly stay
here for ten years?

And she's not coming.

Father wants her to
stay in Florence.

I don't know when
we'll next see her.

Then I can't possibly
wear any of this.

Of course you can.

That's what she'd want.

And you once told me

pearls must be worn or
they loose their luster.

That's true.

I'll wear them for
the ball tonight.

You will come, won't you?

- Go without me.
- Oh, please, come.

Perhaps you'll feel better
once you're in company.

No, I have correspondence
from Florence to answer.

My father's relying on me.

I believe you all know my guest.

Contessina de' Medici.

Come.

Join us.

Messer Contarini, I
believe you're acquainted

- with Contessina de' Medici.
- Of course.

Though when I knew her

she was Contessina de' Bardi.

You and my brother were
always thick as thieves.

- My daughter, Isabella.
- Madonna.

Signor Guadagni.

Contessina.

I've always admired the Bardi.
A noble family.

Your father was a
true gentleman.

How would he have felt about you
being abandoned by your husband?

No one has been abandoned.

Besides, my father always encouraged
me to count my blessings.

- Many suffer in this city right now.
- It's unfortunate.

But reform begins with upheaval.

Reform suggests progress.

Surely you strive for a
return to the old order.

That's why I like you, Contessina.
You have a shrewd mind.

But as you will come to
realize, society functions best

when everyone knows their place.

If your husband knew that,
perhaps he'd still be here.

Instead, he misses
out on your beauty.

Don't you agree
with me, Contarini?

What a splendid occasion.

You know, at this very moment

the Guilds are meeting.

There is great dissatisfaction
among their ranks.

Signor Guadagni.

This is a social
gathering in my home.

No politics, please.

As you wish.

But it's best you are
informed of this.

While we dine in luxury the
common man is suffering.

You may want to reconsider
your allegiances.

My niece and Ormanno
appear inseparable.

Look at them.

And it seems like yesterday
that we were that age.

I remember thinking myself
something of a poet.

I wrote you several
heartfelt verses

and you went to your
window to read them

and how was I repaid
in my efforts?

With a bucket of slops.

No mercy still.

Your rhymes were terrible.

They remind me of us.

I almost won you over, though.
Didn't I?

Almost.

Cover yourself.

It's impolite to refuse a gift.

A gift? From whom?

His Serenity, the Doge.

I'm married. Get
dressed and leave.

What are these?

Plans.

For what?

The library I'm building.

It's beautiful.

How much would you pay
for something like this?

Around 15,000 Ducats.

For that, you could
buy 15 of me.

I'd rather have the gold.

What would you spend
the money on?

Food.

What good are books and
the art to the hungry?

What is it?

You just reminded me of someone.

What will they do if I
return you to the palace?

Will they beat you?

They won't be happy.

You stay here tonight.

I'll find another room.

What are you looking for?

Architectural plans
of a large dome.

For the Cathedral in Florence.
I need it for reference.

Is this it?

Yes.

It looks so real!

It's a trick.

Magic.

Not magic, no.

An illusion of
sorts Perspective.

This is what you call
the vanishing point.

All the lines in the
drawing radiate from it.

Pick any object, this
pillar, for example.

See all the horizontal lines
relate to that one single point.

That's how the
illusion is created.

Our cousin is here.

She is a present of the Doge.

We were discussing perspective.

You know, I don't quite think
that's what the Doge intended

with his gift.

Mario.

I've had word from Milan.

Duke Visconti needs
your answer urgently.

Then we must confirm our intent.

And how much time do we have?

His envoy said two days.

What would you do?

If you were in my position.

I would trust my instincts.

And what if they
have fallen silent?

Surely that in
itself is telling.

"A good decision is
based on knowledge".

Plato.

I need you to deliver this into
the hands of Duke Visconti.

You want me to go to Milan.

Speak your mind. You
have a talent for it.

The Doge's spies
are watching me.

If they know that you
are communicating

with the Duke of Milan

you'll be strung up in
the square as a traitor.

And so will I.

Then, since we both
value our necks

ensure you are not seen.

Plato.

Wasn't he put to
death for treason?

No, that was Socrates.

Speak with no one but the Duke.

I promise I haven't
brought you poetry.

Though your maid looks
as if she'd be happy

to pelt me with slops.

Emilia doesn't trust strangers.

- She's protective of me.
- You don't need protecting.

I've witnessed the way
you're treated in this city.

You're the strongest
woman I know.

I have little choice.

You could indulge in self-pity.

But you've always been selfless.
Even as a little girl.

I was headstrong.

You know I caused my
father no end of worry.

But you obeyed him
when it came to us.

Against my wishes.

I was sure you'd
come that night.

I waited for you outside
your father's house.

I'm sorry. I shouldn't
speak of it.

I don't mean to upset you.

I wanted to go with you.

I waited all night.

I had everything packed.

My father told me
I was to marry Cosimo.

If I'd gone, it would
have destroyed him.

I couldn't do it.

I understand if you
hate me for it.

Hate you?

Perhaps I hate
what's become of you

but I could never hate you.

In truth

since I saw you at the
church that morning

I realized I've never
stopped loving you.

Ezio, we can't.

Fate wasn't kind to us before,
but it's different now.

I'm not the man I was.

I have the means to take you
anywhere you want to go.

I'll be leaving here soon, once
the engagement has been arranged.

- Come with me.
- The engagement?

My niece to the Albizzi boy.

Will you come with me?

What's going on?

I received this from Contessina.

Can you leave us, please?

Albizzi is marrying off his son
to Isabella Contarini in secret.

Contessina has done well to
get us this information.

The Contarini's bank
with us in Mantua.

They've grown wealthy on the profits
from their leather business.

That wealth will
soon be Albizzi's

and he will spend it
on more mercenaries.

He must be stopped.

Then it will take a war.

Not necessarily.

Well?

I've never known a man
to resist your charms.

He's being very careful.

You've been within his
household for days.

You must have heard something.

We know he's scheming.

You must give me more time.

I have nothing of
substance for you yet.

You are rapidly losing
your value, Maddalena.

It would be a shame

to have to ruin your
beauty as well.

Medici.

You look tired.

I trust you enjoyed my gift.

Ah, I thank you.

She's a favorite of mine.

Your Serenity, I might have a
solution for the conundrum

with your son.

A banker doesn't make an offer
without the chance of a good return.

What is your price for this?

Your continued support for
my return to Florence.

Go on.

Massimo Contarini is about to make
a bad match for his daughter.

If you were to offer your
son's hand instead, it could

be of some benefit to us all.

The Contarini of Mantua?

He's made a fortune
from leather goods.

Imagine the profit
that you could make

with your influence
and importers here

and his factories in Mantua.

Such a fortune would keep

your family comfortable within
these walls for quite some time.

I would imagine.

To whom is the Contarini
girl betrothed?

Ormanno degli Albizzi.

You are foolish in coming here.

Right outside the Doge's palace.

I'm very sorry, Cosimo.

Do you have an
answer for the Duke?

His messenger grows impatient.

He must have word by tomorrow
or it will be too late.

He will have word tomorrow.

You won't believe
what just happened.

So, we decided to go to San
Marco to see the fireworks.

You must've heard them.
There was an awful crowd.

Well, one moment we were on
the Rialto and the next

Jacopo is in the canal!

I thought I'd die.

I lost a shoe.

He's a drunkard.

He's been very kind to me.

Are you jealous?

Do you really doubt me?

No.

But how can you enjoy
yourself here?

In this place we don't belong?

It seems heartless.

This is our home now.

And it will be, at least
for a decade more.

As hard as it is,
that's the reality.

And we must learn to fit in.

I don't want to fit in!

I want to go back too.

But, my love, how are
we going to do that?

I don't know.

But my father's working on it.

I'm working on it.

How?

I'm petitioning members
of the Signoria.

Don't you understand?

Albizzi holds the
Signoria in an iron grip.

- It is of no use.
- I've got to do something!

It's better than giving up.

When my family were exiled

my father was consumed by grief.

He grew obsessed with returning.

And he died before
we were allowed to.

I watched him waste
away in false hope.

I can't do that again, Piero.

And I won't.

Massimo!

Uncle, tell him to let me stay.

Brother, where are you going?

We've had an offer from
the Doge of Venice.

I have rescinded our
agreement with Albizzi.

And I fear for
Isabella's safety.

In you get, my dear.

Will you join us?

I have some business
to attend to.

Your brother leaves when
we had an agreement.

How does the Doge
know of the match?

Someone betrayed my confidence

someone got word to Medici.

He has the ear of the Doge.

When I find out who
broke my trust

there will be consequences.

The Duke's messenger
awaits our response.

- We cannot delay it any longer.
- I'm sorry.

I tried to reason with him.

But the army needs its orders.

He will have his answer.

Once we have presented to
the Doge and his Council.

Where is Marco Bello?

Why hasn't he returned?

We must go in.

We've kept the Doge
waiting long enough.

Cosimo!

Visconti knew nothing
of the scheme.

You have been tricked.

The Council has been
called to confirm

the presence of
Cosimo de' Medici

exile of the State of Florence.

I am your humble servant.

Your presence has been confirmed.
You may depart.

If I may, I have a few
words for the Council.

Proceed, my friend.

Since I have been a
guest of this republic

I have only known your
generosity and kindness.

Which makes what I am about to
say all the more troubling.

Days ago, I was made an offer by
an agent of your enemy, Milan.

It was put to me that I might flee
the city to join Visconti's army

and from there we might
take the city of Florence.

I feel it is my duty as a
loyal citizen of Florence

and a grateful guest of this
republic that I relay this to you.

Why did you hesitate?

Surely Medici should
have confessed sooner.

Days ago, you said.

I beg your mercy.

And mercy for the agent
that contacted me.

He he stands beside me.

My cousin Mario de' Medici.

Arrest him!

Cosimo!

Cosimo!

I hope you confessed your sins.

I'm sorry?

My niece is being forced
against her wishes

to break her engagement.

I know you told your husband.

I trusted you with my feelings

and all the while, you were just
feeding information to Venice.

Admit it. You told Cosimo
about the engagement.

I've been a fool.

What do you think put your
cousin up to such a ploy?

I'm well aware who it was.

The Albizzi?

Not this time. Mario would
not collude with them.

No, for my knowledge
of my cousin's debts.

I believe it was
someone in Venice.

You can't think that someone

here would want you
executed as a traitor?

Not when you've done
so much for this city.

True. Not executed, no.

I I believe they intended to
blackmail me into remaining here.

Who would benefit most
from my indefinite stay?

If you're right, and I have
my doubts that you are

whomever it was perhaps

doubted your
allegiance to Venice.

Careful though

to falsely accuse any
member of the Council

is high treason.

I have no intention of
making any accusations.

I've made it clear that my
allegiance never faltered.

All I point out is that

we have an arrangement.

I've bestowed a number of gifts
upon you, including a new daughter.

So all I ask of you

is that you ensure word of this
failed plot reaches Florence.

They must have no
doubt of my loyalty.

No, no! No!

You little gutter whore.

Don't tell me you
didn't know about this.

It's been happening right
under your pretty nose.

We should start here.

She's not your property.

- She belongs to the Doge!
- I was a gift!

- He's my master now!
- How much?!

I'll pay whatever
the Doge requires!

How much!?

You can keep her.

She's not worth it.

It's just a scratch.
It will heal.

I'm sorry.

You have nothing
to be sorry for.

I knew why you were sent here.

It wasn't your choice.
What else could you do?

How did you know I
wouldn't betray you?

I didn't.

Medici! Medici!

Medici!

Those vermin need
to be dealt with.

I mean, why do they even gather?

We should turn the
guards on them.

Signor Pazzi.

There is news from Venice.

Medici has uncovered
a Milanese plot.

He acted out of
loyalty to Florence.

It's all over the city.

The people are rising up.

We're expecting greater numbers
from the country side.

The noble families of the
Republic shall join us

and then we march
on the Signoria

and secure our position
once and for all.

- Won't we be called traitors?
- We are defenders of the Republic.

We cannot let the Medici
pestilence take hold again.

All those who are loyal to
the city shall join us.

My dear. Your husband
finally let you out.

Congratulations on your
engagement, Messer Foscari.

No talk of that tonight.

Here.

Now you can be
anything you desire.

You can lose yourself to pleasure.
Come.

Get get off me!

Come on. You're not the prim little
Florentine you pretend to be.

- You're in Venice now.
- Stop it, stop it!

Don't tell me your faithful
to that bore of a husband?

Piero is the best man
you'll ever meet.

He's a fool.

Pining away for Florence.

You do realize my
father has no intention

of ever letting you back there.

Don't be so naïve.

We will return to Florence.
With or without your help.

Enjoy your evening,
Messer Foscari.

What are you doing here?

I came to find you.

Can't have you going
to every party alone.

You're trembling.

It's just the heat.

- Will you please take me home?
- Of course.

You were right. We
don't belong here.

These aren't our people.

There's no harm in enjoying
different society.

I was wrong to make
you feel guilty.

I'm sorry.

You're all the
society I require.

Time has come for action.

How many men do you
have at your disposal?

Take a seat, my friend.

Have some wine.

As you choose.

There are crowds of
Medici supporters

gathering outside.

We must act now, or he will use
this opportunity to return.

The others may not
see it, but I do!

And they must be made to!

Rinaldo.

I beg you.

Stop.

I've told the men I have here
to be ready for my signal.

Fewer than I'd hoped

but reinforcements are
coming from the countryside.

You and I must be prepared to
take the Signoria by force!

This is no time for
cowardice, Pazzi.

Don't you see?

While we have the power
to act, we must.

You have no power.

My friend.

Out of your own mouth

you have condemned yourself.

I am a loyal citizen
of the Republic.

Stop them!

It is you who are traitors!

Ezio?

What are you doing here?

- I heard you were leaving.
- That's right.

There's nothing for me here.

It looks like fortune
favors your husband again.

From what I hear,
he will return.

It looks that way.

I owe you an apology.

There's no need for that.

Your loyalty, as ever,
does you credit.

I hope he learns to honor
you as you deserve.

Come with me.

I know I can make you happy.

I can't leave.

There are greater causes
than our happiness.

Medici! Medici!